GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Red Wings prospect Givani Smith welcomed in a very special fan after Friday night’s game against the Iowa Wild at Van Andel Arena:
Last night Ty Cornett, a young Detroit hockey player who has been subjected to racial bullying, was invited by our own @givanismith24 for him and his family to come enjoy a Griffins game. The two met post-game, where Smith encouraged him to never quit. Thanks for coming, Ty! pic.twitter.com/ty9TTMeFgy
— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 9, 2019
You may remember Ty’s story from the news — the teen hockey player, from the Metro Detroit area, had been victimized by racism while playing hockey not long ago.